How far is Lakes by the Bay, FL from Miramar, FL?
The driving distance from Lakes by the Bay, FL to Miramar, FL is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes by the Bay and Miramar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes by the Bay and Miramar.
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Start on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 17 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn slight left onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
111 m · 9 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
21 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1309 ft · 29 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Turn right onto Franjo Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Franjo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1208 ft · 39 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 186th Street
2355 ft · 1 min · Southwest 186th Street
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Continue on Quail Roost Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Quail Roost Drive
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Turn right
1300 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1599 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26 mi · 29 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: Northwest 27th Avenue, University Drive
2277 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 817 North: Miramar
158 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · South University Drive
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Turn right onto Miramar Parkway
1.4 km · 1 min · Miramar Parkway
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Turn left onto Bahama Drive
2056 ft · 2 min · Bahama Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bahama Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes by the Bay and Miramar.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakes by the Bay and Partly Sunny near Miramar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakes by the Bay to Miramar?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Lakes by the Bay and 20.4 miles from Miramar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakes by the Bay and Partly Sunny near Miramar.
Stop Ideas Near Doral
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Basketball Court
City of Miramar
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doral.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes by the Bay and Miramar. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.08 km).
#1 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miramar
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 141,150 |
| Coordinates | 25.9873100, -80.2322700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bahama Drive (-80.232396, 25.987341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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